A sneetch is a sneetch and other philosophical discoveries : finding wisdom in children's literature /
What can we learn about philosophy through children's books? This warm and charming volume casts a spell on adult readers as it unveils the surprisingly profound philosophical wisdom contained in children's picture books, from Dr Seuss's Sneetches to William Steig's Shrek! . With...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex :
John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
2013.
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| Summary: | What can we learn about philosophy through children's books? This warm and charming volume casts a spell on adult readers as it unveils the surprisingly profound philosophical wisdom contained in children's picture books, from Dr Seuss's Sneetches to William Steig's Shrek! . With a light touch and good humor, Wartenberg discusses the philosophical ideas in these classic stories, and provides parents with a practical starting point for discussing philosophical issues with their children. Accessible and multi-layered, it answers questions like, Is it okay for adults to deceive kids? What's the difference between saying the Mona Lisa is a great painting and vanilla is your favorite flavor? |
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| Physical Description: | x, 164 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780470656785 0470656786 9780470656839 0470656832 1118545060 9781118545065 1118545117 9781118545119 1118545141 9781118545140 1118545206 9781118545201 |